R (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, R is a drama and crime film directed by Tobias Lindholm, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The R of the title stands for the young protagonist, Rune, fearlessly played by Pilou Asbæk. Imprisoned for violent assault, he's a cocky, good-looking young man placed in the hardcore ward, where his survival depends on quickly learning the prison's parallel world of rules, honor, and obligations. R also stands for Rachid, a young Muslim prisoner who becomes Rune's friend and accomplice, defying the rigid racial stratifications among the inmates.
Who’s in it. R stars Pilou Asbæk as Rune, Dulfi Al-Jabouri as Rashid, Roland Møller as Mureren and Jacob Gredsted as Carsten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, R has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch R page.
If you liked it. Fans of R tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch R (2010)?
- In GB, R is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is R worth watching?
- R holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in R?
- R stars Pilou Asbæk, Dulfi Al-Jabouri, Roland Møller, Jacob Gredsted and Omar Shargawi.
- When was R released?
- R was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.